: any of numerous small often spiny mammalian insectivores (family Tenrecidae) chiefly of Madagascar
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The tailless tenrec of Madagascar has litters of up to 32, according to the IUCN, while the naked mole rat has an average of 28.
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Liz Langley, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2017
Liz Langley, National Geographic, 8 Apr. 2017
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“Tenrec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenrec. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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